2d -5.0uC (a) Figure show the charges that are placed d apart. Given d-1.5cm, determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant electric field at point P due to the four point charges. 35 -3.0uC (b) If a gamma particle is placed from inifity to the point P, describe the electrostatic force experienced by the particle at point P. (c) If the gamma particle is replaced by an alpha particle, compare the electrostatic force experienced for both particles at point P. Answer should supported with calculation. +5.0 UC

2d -5.0uC (a) Figure show the charges that are placed d apart. Given d-1.5cm, determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant electric field at point P due to the four point charges. 35 -3.0uC (b) If a gamma particle is placed from inifity to the point P, describe the electrostatic force experienced by the particle at point P. (c) If the gamma particle is replaced by an alpha particle, compare the electrostatic force experienced for both particles at point P. Answer should supported with calculation. +5.0 UC

College Physics

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Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

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Chapter30: Atomic Physics

Section: Chapter Questions

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